Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
Cornell University | present
Ph.D. Student | Human Behavior & Design
Field→ Design & Environmental Analysis
Syracuse University
Master of Architecture
Georgetown University
M.S. Biohazardous Threat Agents
& Emerging Infectious Diseases
Syracuse University
B.A. Biology & Women’s Studies
Minor in Political Science
SKILLS
3D Modeling & VE Design
Unity, Spatial.io, Rhino3D, Blender, Maya, Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Enscape, VRay
Adobe Creative Suite & Figma
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop,
After Effects, XD, Figma, Canva
Analytic Tools
JMP, RStudio
Mapping
ArcGIS Pro, Google Earth Pro
FELLOWSHIPS
2025 Dean's Graduate Summer Archival Research Fellowship| College of Human Ecology | Cornell University
EVENTS & CONFERENCES
May 27, 2026 | Environmental Design
Research Association (EDRA)
Poster Presentation | Amherst, MA
forthcoming
May 11, 2026 | Cornell Center for Health
Equity (CCHEq)
Poster Presentation | Ithaca, NY
forthcoming
March 18, 2026 | Interior Design
Educators Conference (IDEC)
Poster Presentation | Chicago, IL
Title: Designing for Delight: Real vs. Fantasy
Virtual Nature Aesthetics
March 26, 2024 | Syracuse Symposium
Event Series 2023–24
Co-hosted with Distinguished Professor Lori Brown (School of Architecture)
Speaker’s Panel | Syracuse, NY
Title: “The Landscape of Women’s Bodily Autonomy: Collaboration Toward Greater Access to Reproductive Freedom and Care in the U.S.”
ACCOLADES
Henry Adams Medal & Certificate of Merit
for Highest Academic Ranking
American Institute of Architects, 2020
Graduate Dean’s Award for Excellence in
Research and Creative Work
Honorable Mention, Syracuse University, Graduate School, 2021
Citation for Excellence in Thesis Design
Syracuse University, SOA, 2020
Alfred L. Kaskel Scholarship
Syracuse University, SOA, 2019 & 2020
ACTIVITIES
Board of Directors, Erie Canal Museum
Board Member, 2020–2023
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee
Elected Member, 2018–2019, Fall 2020
General Member, 2019–2020
Graduate Students in Architecture
President, 2019–2020
Reappointment, Promotion, & Tenure Committee
Graduate Elected Member, 2018–2019
ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION
Assistantships | 2024–present
Cornell University
College of Human Ecology, Human Centered Design
Design Graphics and Visualization, DEA1150
Spring 2026 with Prof. So-Yeon Yoon
Making a Difference by Design, DEA 1110/COGST1111
Fall 2025 with Prof. So-Yeon Yoon
Design Computing, DEA/FSAD 1140, Academic Year 2024–25, with Senior Lecturer Eddy Man Kim
Faculty Appointments | 2021–2024
The Boston Architectural College
School of Architecture
Adjunct Faculty
Master’s of Architecture Program, ARCH 3308
Academic Year 2023–24, Spring 2023
This intermediate-level design studio explores the ideas at the intersection of urban, landscape, and architectural scales. While it is provided for those students in the architecture program, this course gives a greater deal of attention to the connections of the built environment to the landscape and landscape design.
Syracuse University
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
Adjunct Faculty
Visual Communications Department,
Academic Year 2023–24, Spring 2023, Summer 2021
Graphic Design Fundamentals, VIS 207
Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023
Create and provide lectures, as part of a teaching team, covering various visual design topics as required by the department;
Coached undergraduate-level students with varying levels of design experience through the creation of wordmarks, posters, magazine layouts, and websites
Graphic Design Fundamentals, VIS 607
(Graduate-level), Summer Session II 2021
Office of Academic Affairs
Lead Instructor
First Year Experience Program
First Year Student Seminar
Fall 2023, 2022 & 2020
School of Architecture
Adjunct Faculty
January 2021–May 2023
Second-Year Design Studio Sequence (ARC 208) SP2023
First-Year Design Studio Sequence (ARC 107/108)
SP2021, FA2021, SP2022, FA2022
Vertical Design Studio (Summer 2022) Designing Duality
Professional Elective (ARC500, SP 2022) Infectious Architecture: Designing Against Contagion
This course examines case studies of infamous pandemics, beginning with the 14th c. Black Death through today’s COVID crisis. It considers how different pathogens have driven architectural, landscape, and infrastructural innovations. Students will also study the evolving popular beliefs and scientific knowledges that impact(ed) the use and design of space, explore many of the social, economic, and political issues at play during each respective epidemic.
Thesis Preparation Advisory Role (ARC505, SP2022)
Assistantships at Syracuse University | 2018–2020
School of Architecture
Design Studio Teaching Assistant /January–December 2020
Teaching Assistant /August 2018–December 2019
Research Intern, January 2018–December 2019
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
Graduate Assistant / Summers 2019 & 2020
Fundamentals of Graphic Design (VIS 607)
PUBLIC SECTOR EXPERIENCE
Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)
National Counterterrorism Center
Directorate of Intelligence
Counterterrorism Analyst, October 2013–July 2014
Performed in-depth analysis of complex and pressing national security, counterterrorism (CT) cooperation, and CT threat issues in the Middle East
Prepared a variety of products, including shorter analytic pieces and
long-term studies to support critical US national security and foreign policy objectives and help shape Intelligence Community (IC) analysis and prioritiesProvided a range of briefings and written assessments to key internal and external IC customers and policymakers—from the President and his staff, to Cabinet-level policymakers, and state and local law enforcement officers
Demonstrated command of research, writing, briefing, and editing skills; mentored new analysts and helped develop their analytic toolkit
Executive Assistant to the NCTC Director of Intelligence
April–October 2013
This position was a six-month opportunity to broaden corporate responsibilities.
Ensured a smooth running of daily operations and supported senior leaders by maintaining situational awareness of activities and developments impacting the Directorate
Consistently demonstrated leadership qualities including strong initiative, accountability, and the capacity to perform duties with minimal supervision; and used strong people skills to foster and improve relationships across the Center
Worked under intense pressure with tight timelines, while upholding a calm problem-solving attitude, an ability to apply creativity to solutions, while maintaining a sense of humor
Counterterrorism Analyst, March 2010–April 2013
The primary duties of this position mirror those of my regional CT analyst position, but with
a focus on issues related to Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear (CBRN) CounterterrorismTaught sections of NCTC’s CBRN terrorism course for IC analysts